2nd Shift Custodial Services Working Supervisor

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of 2nd and 3rd Shift Custodial Services, this position supervises, schedules, directs, and inspects the work of Custodial Services Workers to maintain the required standard of cleanliness. This position trains employees, administers performance plans and evaluations, acts as a resource for resolving complaints, and monitors supply and equipment inventory.
This position monitors snow/ice removal, daily outside area cleaning, recycling, and all required university activities. This position will be expected to maintain continuous operations when the Assistant Manager is absent.

Designated Emergency Personnel requires employees to report to work during emergency situations and
Closings.

Required Qualifications

• Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional or commercial cleaning environment such as

hospitality (hotel/motel), commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning equipment.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to comprehend and follow

instructions.

• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
• Must maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Ability to train and supervise workers and to perform a wide variety of cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend,

stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow.

• This position is designated Emergency Personnel, and requires employees to report to work during

emergency situations, closings, and per supervisor's instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience

Pay Band

2

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

42,120.00 plus $2,080 Shift Differential

Hours per week

40

Review Date

September 23, 2026

Additional Information

Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must have a safe driving record
Conviction Check/Drivers Check is required
Shift Time: 2:00pm – 10:30pm

About Virginia Tech

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